Finding the Third Proportional to 116,916 and 167,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,916 and 167,199 is: 239,107.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,916 : 167,199 = 167,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,916/167,199 = 167,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,916x = 167,199 × 167,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,916x = 27,955,505,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,955,505,601/116,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,107.61
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